Job Title: Communication Assistant (Website)
Location: Abuja, Nigeria
Organisation: ECOWAS Commission – Nigeria
Department: Office of the President
Directorate: Communication
Grade: G4
Annual Salary: USD 15,612 – USD 21,071
Supervisor: Communications Officer
Reference: ECW-COMM/REC/COM-G/002/2012
Duration: Twelve (12) months
Duty Station: Abuja, Nigeria
Duties and Responsibilities:
• Liaise with focal points presences (including Programmes Directorates) regarding their contributions to updating the ECOWAS website.
• Generate information on the activities of the Directorate from their focal points;
• Articulate these into coherent narratives for validation;
• Edit material/photos for use on the website;
• Generate additional materials that will enrich the site in support of the activities of the Directorate;
• Undertake any other activities in furtherance of the mandate of the Directorate;
• Perform other duties as required, including reading proofs and other language-related activities
Qualifications/Experience/Skills
Educational Qualification: Ordinary National Diploma (HND) or the equivalent in communications, journalism, social sciences or the Art;
Experience: Five (5) years of progressively hands on experience in journalism; proven experience in generating and articulating disparate information into coherent and readable material that captures the essence and activities of the organisation;
Competencies (Skills, Knowledge and Abilities):
• Communication – Ability to speak, write and present clearly, concisely and effectively; ability to listen to others;
• Teamwork – Demonstrated interpersonal skills and ability to work in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity, including gender;
• Accountability – Ability to deliver expected outputs within the prescribed time and in keeping with required quality standards; ability to operate in compliance with organizational regulations and rules;
Age: Candidates must not be over fifty (50) years of age at the point of recruitment.
Language: Excellent oral and written communication skills in any of the official ECOWAS languages: English, French and Portuguese. A good working knowledge of a second official language would be an advantage.
NB: This vacancy is a locally recruited position which means that candidates applying for this position must be legally resident in the Member State of the duty station at the time of application.
Closing Date: 14 March 2013.
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